How long do planning decisions take near Stourton?

The average planning decision time near Stourton is 93 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Stourton?

The planning approval rate near Stourton is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Stourton?

The most common type of planning application near Stourton is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Stourton?

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Stourton, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Stourton, Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Stourton are administered by South Staffordshire District Council. View the full South Staffordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Stourton

Stourton is a charming hamlet located in South Staffordshire, approximately 2.5 miles northwest of Stourbridge, where the River Stour flows nearby. Known for its varied pronunciations—'stower-ton', 'stir-ton', or 'store-ton'—the hamlet serves as a junction for the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal and the Stourbridge Canal, making it a key point on the Stourport Ring, popular among narrowboat holidaymakers. The surrounding areas include the villages of Wollaston and Kinver, as well as the hamlets of Prestwood and Dunsley, offering a picturesque setting for potential planning applications.

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Area Information

Admin district: South Staffordshire
Parliamentary constituency: Kingswinford and South Staffordshire
LSOA: South Staffordshire 014A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stourton.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Stourton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Stourton.

- 36 Stourton Crescent Stourton STOURBRIDGE DY7 6RR
Proposed first floor rear extension above existing ground floor rear extension with internal alterations to form new bedroom and bathroom layout.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2025-04-16
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- 25A Wolverhampton Road Prestwood STOURBRIDGE DY7 5AF
Proposed conversion of existing garage and kitchen into a kitchen and snug. Proposed removal of existing side entrance door
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2024-07-27
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- 12 Prestwood Road Stourton STOURBRIDGE DY7 5AB
TPO No. 39/1971 T1, Prunus spp. (Cherry) - Dismantle and Remove T2, Acer spp. (Sycamore) - Dismantle and Remove T3, Betula spp. (Silver Birch) - Dismantle and Remove T4-T5, Sorbus spp. (Mountain Ash)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2023-11-04
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- Land At Broadacres Close Prestwood Staffordshire
Discharge of Condition 11 (Landscape Plan)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2023-01-07
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A brief summary of Stourton in Staffordshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Stourton a particularly low-crime area.

Stourton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Staffordshire and Worcester Canal, Stourbridge Canal. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Stourton includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Stourton

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Stourton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 93 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Stourton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

With an average of 93 days, decisions near Stourton take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Stourton were full planning applications (3), outline applications (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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